Logistics

Chemical Tanker Shipping Market Strong Enough to Utilize New Vessel Deliveries

August 19, 2015

The chemical tanker shipping market has been strongly supported by specialised trades and clean petroleum products (CPP) demand during the second quarter of the year. Although many newbuildings were delivered, the market has been able to absorb the extra tonnage, according to the latest edition of the Chemical Forecaster, published by global shipping consultancy Drewry.

Geodis Acquires OHL, to Rebrand U.S. Logistics Company

August 19, 2015

Geodis

French logistics giant Geodis says it is acquiring OHL, the U.S-based third-party logistics services provider formerly known as Osburn-Hessey Logistics for an undisclosed amount.

CEVA Logistics Launches Home Delivery Service Center

August 18, 2015

CEVA Logistics

CEVA Logistics has launched a Home Delivery Service Center in Houston.

Project44 Offers Dynamic Pricing Technology to Freight Industry

August 18, 2015

project44

Project44 has introduced dynamic pricing technology to the freight industry, via a pricing engine application programming interface (API) which allows carriers to provide on-demand pricing based on supply and demand in the marketplace.

Lack of Inventory Sharing Creates Customer Dissatisfaction, Reduced Customer Loyalty

August 18, 2015

Logistics Viewpoints

At the heart of everything omnichannel is inventory. The customer needs to be able to get the merchandise they want, when they want it, and through their channel of choice. There has to be inventory visibility across channels, so stores, warehouses and distribution centers can see real-time inventory levels as part of the order fulfillment process. And finally, in order to actually fulfill orders in a timely and efficient manner, inventory needs to be shared across channels.

Food Transportation Network Poses a Challenge - Technology Delivers a Cost Saving Solution

August 17, 2015

MercuryGate

AMI Launches Ex-Works Service for Forwarders in India

August 17, 2015

Air Menzies International Ltd.

Air Menzies International Inc., a trade-only airfreight and express wholesaler, has launched a service to help forwarders in India improve the arrival times of their customers' imports.

Quality Barcode Printing Is Vital to Successful Supply Chains

August 17, 2015

SATO

Barcodes are indispensable for the exchange of vital data. It's time we recognized the important contribution that barcode printers make to the success of a company's supply chain – and to its bottom line.

Transportation, Logistics Company Merger Deals Heat Up in Second Quarter 2015

August 14, 2015

Air Cargo World

A rash of "mega-deals" during the second quarter of 2015 have made transportation and logistics one of the hottest mergers and acquisitions sectors, boosting the average deal value to $564m, according to a recent study by PricewaterhouseCoopers.

As Online Sales Grow, E-tailers Place Smaller, Distribution Hubs in Urban Areas

August 14, 2015

The Wall Street Journal

E-commerce retailers are starting to add smaller, urban warehouses to their supply chains as the pace of online shopping and delivery transforms distribution demands.

Logistics

The latest news, analysis, services and systems regarding logistics and freight and their impact on global supply chains. Today’s companies are transporting and delivering perishables and manufactured goods in a more timely and efficient manner than ever before through logistics solutions. New technologies that provide information during local and global shipments are transforming the way companies do business - and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As transportation and distribution services continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies are using logistics and cargo solutions to power their supply chains.